Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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A fire has been reported on the grounds of Camp Pendleton, according to the base's public-affairs office. There is no immediate word on the size of the blaze, which is in an open training area and posing no structural threats, Marine Corps officials say.... Full story
FALLBROOK – Jeremiah's Ranch, a nonprofit which serves people with developmental disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome, has many events planned in September. Fallbrook Special Olympics will begin its first season of golf, Monday, Sept. 10, at Pala Mesa Resort from 2-4 p.m. For registration, contact Linda White at (760) 805-5214. Also, Jeremiah's Ranch has been selected as a recipient for funding from the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce putting contest at the Chamber's charity golf benefit at Pala Mesa Friday, Sept. 2... Full story
BONSALL – The next Unincorporated Communities Governmental Affairs Meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m., in the La Sala room in River Village Plaza and is open to the public. Hosted by longtime community leaders Bob Leonard and George McManigle, the meetings bring together representatives of politicians, leaders of area organizations and members of the unincorporated communities of Bonsall, De Luz, Fallbrook, Rainbow and San Luis Rey River Valley. The meetings are designed to let residents express their concerns o... Full story
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Republican Women Federated will welcome speaker Brad Dacus to its meeting Friday, Sept. 14. Dacus founded Pacific Justice Institute, where he serves as president and continues to defend religious liberties and parental rights. Dacus debated against the president of "Americans United for Separation of Church and State" and has testified before the United States House of Representatives in Washington in opposition to House Resolution 1592, "Local Law E... Full story
FALLBROOK – Galaxy of Glass celebrates its 21st year as one of the Fallbrook Art Center's longest running annual shows, and it continues to attract new artists eager to participate as well as collectors and art appreciators alike. The show runs Sept. 9 through Oct. 21. Presented in the center's main exhibition space, The Janice Griffiths Gallery, the show features almost 400 pieces of original glass art created by 23 Southern California glass artists. This year seven new artis...
The San Diego County Water Authority approved the SDCWA's San Luis Rey Habitat Management Area Habitat Restoration Project and adopted the environmental Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project along with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The Aug. 23 CWA board vote also adopted a finding that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and authorized the filing of a Notice of Determination to proceed with the project. The San Luis Rey Habitat Management Area Habitat Restoration Proje...
FALLBROOK – Voters Against Wasteful School Bonds, No on EE and various prominent organizations and individuals have lined up to oppose Measure EE. The Republican Party of San Diego County; Carl DeMaio, Chairman, Reform San Diego; Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax Fighters; Jeff Egkan, local active Democrat, and many others have stated their opposition to this bond. Carl DeMaio, chairman of Reform San Diego and host of KOGO’s news radio show, The DeMaio Report, said, “Voters should be wary of deceptive games being playe...
Chris Toth spent three weeks in Hungary during August, and the 2007 Fallbrook High School graduate contributed to his beach soccer team winning the Hungarian league championship and to the United States beach soccer national team winning the Balaton Cup tournament. Toth joined Gyongyos Energia for Hungarian beach league play. Toth's father was born in Hungary, but he does not have family in Gyongyos. Teams in the Hungarian beach soccer league have a ten-man roster consisting of eight field players and two goalkeepers. Toth...
Trainer Peter Miller, whose operation is based at the San Luis Rey Training Center in Bonsall, repeatedly used the same word in describing his championship campaign at Del Mar's 2018 summer meeting – "unbelievable." Miller – despite having earned the training title at the 2017 fall meeting – went into the summer racing season with no expectations of finishing as the leading trainer at the 36-day meeting. "My goals have changed more toward winning bigger, better races and l...
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to attend a charity event benefiting the Fallbrook Child Development Center. It was located at the home of Ira Gourvitz and Rebecca Wood, the owners of Fallbrook Winery. Patrons were treated to an assortment of small plates prepared by Frazier Farms and wine provided by Fallbrook Winery. While driving home, I was reminded of the important value of Fallbrook’s people. Many of the people attending the event regularly find a way to support F... Full story
QUINCY, Mass. – September is Campus Fire Safety Month, and the National Fire Protection Association and The Center for Campus Fire Safety are working to promote their national Campus Fire Safety for Students campaign. The campaign, which raises awareness about the dangers of fires among college students who live in on- and off-campus college housing, serves as a reminder for students, parents, fire safety professionals and safety educators to review best safety practices and take action to reduce risk. September and O...
SACRAMENTO – The American GI Forum of California, a congressionally chartered Hispanic veterans and civil rights organization, awarded state Sen. Joel Anderson, R-CA 38, with the Bravo-Zulu award, which is given to a legislator whose efforts and engagement have led to the betterment of the veterans throughout the state. "Sen. Anderson's exceptional leadership on behalf of veterans has led him to earning this great honor. Each year, we only recognize one senator and one a...
FALLBROOK – Local artist Karen Langer Baker was awarded first place for her acrylic and collage painting, "Mandarin Mountain Grove," and an honorable mention for her watercolor painting, "Rusty Relic," at the annual juried "Vista Visions" show in the Vista Civic Center. Submitted by Karen Langer Baker....
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Association announced that watercolor artist Eileen McCullough will be demonstrating at the Saturday, Sept. 15, meeting at The Fallbrook Women's Club, 238 W. Mission Road. The meeting will begin 9:30 a.m. and include a critique of members' paintings, one work each, by the guest artist until 10:15 a.m., followed by her demonstration. The public is invited. McCullough is a plein air watercolor artist. She lives in Huntington Beach and has made h...
James Woodrow entered a Bruneau jasper cabochon in the San Diego County Fair's Gems, Minerals and Jewelry exhibit which not only took first place in the One Cabochon, Worldwide class but was also given the Best Cabochon, Worldwide donated award from the San Diego Mineral and Gem Society. "It's a really nice piece," Woodrow said. A cabochon is a gemstone which has been polished but not faceted or cut. "I had to coax it out of the stone, basically," Woodrow said. Bruneau jasper...
In 1962, Victor and Mildred Goertzel published a revealing study of 413 “famous and exceptionally gifted people” called Cradles of Eminence. They spent years attempting to understand what produced such greatness, what common thread might run through the lives of all of these outstanding people. Surprisingly, the most outstanding fact was that virtually all of them, (392 of the 413) had to overcome very difficult obstacles in order to become who they were. Despite the ove... Full story
FALLBROOK – After a summer hiatus spent mostly at the San Diego County Fair, members of Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society will gather on Thursday, Sept. 13 at the FGMS building, 123 W. Alvarado St., for their annual fall potluck and member "Share & Sell" event. This is a great opportunity for the public who might be interested in checking out this active non-profit organization to come and meet members and get acquainted with their activities. The potluck begins at 6 p.m. a...
It is with great sadness that the family of Carol A. Faw, of Fallbrook, announces her passing on Monday, August 20, 2018, at the age of 76 years. Carol will be lovingly remembered by her children, Susan and Sharon, and her grandchildren, Megan, Molly, Tommy and Lucy. Carol was predeceased by her husband of nearly 50 years, John M. Faw. Carol was a 30-year resident of Fallbrook and lovingly donated many years of service to the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary. A funeral service in... Full story
Harold “Bud” Alles was born Oct. 6, 1942, and passed Aug. 26, 2018. Bud is survived by his wife Patricia of 51 years; his sons James, Benjamin and Matthew; daughter-in-law Yuko, three granddaughters Hanna, Kailie and Shiomi. A memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 7, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Fallbrook.... Full story
After the November 2016 failure of the $58 million bond measure to build another Bonsall High School on Gird Road in Fallbrook (Measure DD), the district is back again with a new bond. Less than two years later, what is different this time? Only the names have changed. A new superintendent, a new principal, a new board member, and a new name – EE. An Extreme Error. In November 2016, I stood side by side with Brian Olson at a “NO on DD” rally. Now Brian is leading the charge for the EE measure as well as running for schoo... Full story
California’s recent fires remind residents of the importance of direct, rapid and coordinated response during emergencies. The safety of first responders can be seriously impacted by outdated communications systems. As a member of the Select Committee on Natural Disaster Response, Recovery and Rebuilding, I am working with my colleagues in the legislature to make sure first responders have the latest communications technology available. The importance of interagency c... Full story
We can stop land use change of San Diego County, Plan FB-17. There’s an attempt to change the current zoning rules of one house per 2 acres to one house per 1 acre. The change request is for the purpose of putting up dozens of homes, north of Reche Road at the Wilt Road intersection. This project will bring construction turmoil for possibly years. During the Lilac fire evacuation, traffic was backed up from Old Hwy 395 to Gird Road. With extra homes and cars during an evacuation, it would put us all into an already d... Full story
FALLBROOK – Rally for Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of programs and projects for the benefit of children in the Fallbrook/Bonsall area, is now accepting written requests for funding. The deadline for requesting funds is Sept. 30. Rally for Children makes annual philanthropic donations. Last year, organizations receiving funding included Fallbrook Food Pantry, La Paloma Elementary PTA, Boys and Girls Club of Fallbrook, Fallbrook Music Society, Fallbrook Child Development Center and Fallbrook S... Full story
FALLBROOK – Don’t wait any longer golfers – it’s time to register for the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce’s annual charity golf tournament. The tournament will be held Friday, Sept. 28, at Pala Mesa Resort, and a portion of the proceeds benefits the Fallbrook VFW Post 1924. Additionally, a putting contest will be coordinated by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library to benefit Jeremiah’s Ranch, a local nonprofit organization which provides support and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. S... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Women's Connection will have Canterbury Gardens and its seasonal arrangements as the feature of the Friday, Sept. 21, brunch at the Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens in the Beverly Mansion, 10 a.m. to noon. Canterbury Gardens is celebrating 35 years in Escondido, and Cindy Valdez has been at Canterbury Gardens for 31 years. This year Women's Connection is going to have 35 different themed trees that Valdez is decorating. Carol Osgrove, a Fallbrook resi... Full story
